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Amnesty International accuses Israel of committing genocide in Gaza

13 Sept 05:50 Key points summarised by AI

Amnesty International's report concludes Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, citing deliberate infliction of death, destruction, and starvation.
The report asserts Israel's actions meet the UN Genocide Convention threshold, detailing mass killings, widespread injury, psychological trauma, and the deliberate creation of life-threatening conditions.
A nine-month investigation documented direct attacks on civilians, indiscriminate bombings, forced displacement, and deprivation of humanitarian aid, contributing to over 42,000 Palestinian deaths by October 2024.
Evidence includes examinations of 15 airstrikes that hit no military targets and 102 statements by Israeli officials, with 22 appearing to call for or justify genocidal acts, alongside dehumanizing rhetoric from soldiers.
Amnesty states these actions are the intended outcome of specific plans and policies designed to bring about the physical destruction of Palestinians in Gaza.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.